Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
Houston ISD: Deadline looming for teachers to decide to stay or go
The deadline has arrived for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether they'll remain with the district or head out.
The deadline has arrived for Houston ISD teachers to decide whether they'll remain with the district or head out.
Houston ISD Superintendent says some campus principals have been reassigned
Superintendent Mike Miles announced three high school principals are moved, and says that new leadership was necessary to drive improvement.
Superintendent Mike Miles announced three high school principals are moved, and says that new leadership was necessary to drive improvement.
'SAVE' plan: What to know about Biden's alternate approach to cut student loan debt
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Under the SAVE plan, the typical student loan borrower would save about $1,000 a month, the president said.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles announces final list of NES Aligned campuses
57 more schools sign up for the NES Aligned Program to transform their campuses for the 2023-24 academic year.
57 more schools sign up for the NES Aligned Program to transform their campuses for the 2023-24 academic year.
HISD deadline on new education system
A deadline has been set for Houston ISD schools to enroll in a program set by Superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Shelby Rose shares what schools can expect from this new education system.
A deadline has been set for Houston ISD schools to enroll in a program set by Superintendent Mike Miles. FOX 26's Shelby Rose shares what schools can expect from this new education system.
Houston ISD New Education System: Deadline for schools to enroll
A deadline is set this afternoon for Houston ISD schools to enroll in the New Education System (NES), a curriculum brought in by Superintendent Mike Miles since the state takeover of the district.
A deadline is set this afternoon for Houston ISD schools to enroll in the New Education System (NES), a curriculum brought in by Superintendent Mike Miles since the state takeover of the district.
News from July 3 to 9: Rudy Farias case, San Jacinto Co. sheriff accused of corruption, HISD cutting jobs
During the week of July 3 to 9, a man who was reported missing in 2015 was found eight years later, Houston ISD announced major job cut, and a San Jacinto County sheriff was accused of corruption.
During the week of July 3 to 9, a man who was reported missing in 2015 was found eight years later, Houston ISD announced major job cut, and a San Jacinto County sheriff was accused of corruption.
UT Austin protests end of affirmative action
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested the end of affirmative action at the Capitol on Saturday. The university's "Students for a Democratic Society" group expressed feeling powerless against the recent ruling by the Supreme Court. The decision banned college admission considerations based on race.
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested the end of affirmative action at the Capitol on Saturday. The university's "Students for a Democratic Society" group expressed feeling powerless against the recent ruling by the Supreme Court. The decision banned college admission considerations based on race.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
Houston ISD’s state-appointed superintendent will cut over 500 jobs
Mike Miles said the cuts will be mostly from academics-related departments with more positions to be cut in coming weeks, he said.
Mike Miles said the cuts will be mostly from academics-related departments with more positions to be cut in coming weeks, he said.
Houston ISD cutting up to 600 jobs
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles says the district is cutting up to 600 jobs. On Friday, Miles held a news conference to update the "reorganization" of the district's central office. He says the Human Resources Department is being reduced by 40 positions.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles says the district is cutting up to 600 jobs. On Friday, Miles held a news conference to update the "reorganization" of the district's central office. He says the Human Resources Department is being reduced by 40 positions.
HISD Superintendent announces reorganization of Central Office
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles has announced a reorganization plan for HISD's Central Office.
Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles has announced a reorganization plan for HISD's Central Office.
Houston ISD says 'most, if not all' employees should have deposits, addressing human and system error
Most, if not all, Houston Independent School District employees should have their deposit after a technical error delayed them earlier this week.
Most, if not all, Houston Independent School District employees should have their deposit after a technical error delayed them earlier this week.
Student loan payments: Tips to prep
Student loan payments are set to resume in October after a 3-year pause. The real question is are you ready? Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting ahead of the game.
Student loan payments are set to resume in October after a 3-year pause. The real question is are you ready? Finance professor Dan Roccato has advice on getting ahead of the game.
University sends graduates wrong diploma
Graduates don't typically get their diploma at the ceremony, they come in the mail later. One university shipped theirs out, but with a slight problem.
Graduates don't typically get their diploma at the ceremony, they come in the mail later. One university shipped theirs out, but with a slight problem.
Houston ISD payroll issue said to be addressed, employees should have access to deposits on Thursday
"We believe all employees will have access to their payroll deposits no later than tomorrow," Houston ISD said in an emailed statement
"We believe all employees will have access to their payroll deposits no later than tomorrow," Houston ISD said in an emailed statement
Borrowers give response on student loan block
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
President Biden says he's working to give student loan borrowers a new path to loan forgiveness after the Supreme Court blocked his forgiveness plan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on his new plan and how Smart Sense to help borrowers resume payments this fall.
Supreme Court rejects student debt relief
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.
The Supreme Court has ruled his plan to wipe away student loan debt for millions is unconstitutional. The high court gutted the president's plan to forgive more than $400 billion dollars in student loan debt.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.